Continued speeding down a busy Nottinghamshire road despite a new reduced limit is an accident waiting to happen, nearby residents believe. The new limit of 30mph was brought in on a stretch of Radcliffe Road through the Lady Bay area last year.
Previously a 40mph section, the limit applies from the Meadow Lane junction just north of Lady Bay Bridge to its junction with Davies Road. The new limit was enacted by Nottinghamshire County Council in order to improve road safety, however residents say motorists are "not taking a blind bit of notice".
Gary Stretton, who lives on the busy street, said he had not noticed the "slightest bit of difference". The 50-year-old sports therapist told Nottinghamshire Live: "I 100% think it was a good idea but it's not governed in any way.
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"Cars come over the bridge fighting to get ahead so by the time they're here they're coming at about 40mph. It's the majority of cars."
The dad, who has lived in Radcliffe Road for eight years, said speed cameras were the only way of combatting the problem. "I've never understood why we don't have a speed camera," he said.
"Speed cameras would make people check their speed. I'm used to the traffic, it's a very very busy road, but there's a potential for an accident. Sometimes at night people are coming down at horrendous speeds.
"They need to be proactive about it and not wait for someone to be injured or killed. I've got two kids and I don't want them being hit by some idiot."
Nottinghamshire County Council urged residents to report concerns. Earlier this month, a speeding operation was carried out on the road by Nottinghamshire Police, with officers urging drivers to "spread the message" about the change in the limit.
Lorraine Boll, a 53-year-old resident, said: "No-one's taking a blind bit of notice. There's kids all the way down this road. It's almost impossible for us to get on our drive sometimes.
"People are still ignorant, and there's nothing telling them. When people see speed cameras it works, they slow down - it's the only answer. Some more signage would help, the electronic one is either not working or covered by branches."
Gavin Phipps, 46, added: "I've not noticed any change, it's no different. I think it would be good if it worked but the only way it's going to work is speed cameras."
A county council spokesperson said: "As with all speed limits, we rely on road users driving appropriately and respectfully within the limit. When a speed problem is reported to us it will be investigated to see whether interactive speed signs are justified, or police enforcement of the speed limit is necessary.
"Residents can report concerns about speeding to us through our 'Make a new highways request' page on our website."
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